Houston Restaurant Inspections Sept.21-27

By Jessica Hamilton and Andrea Waguespack

on September 29, 2015 11:31 AM

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Golden Cafe Chinese Restaurant

1430 West 19th Street

Houston, Texas, 77008

Demerits: 15

Inspection Highlights: Establishment not removing dead/trapped (insects/rodents/pests) from premises at frequency that prevents the accumulation of pests; Observed cloth towels lined under cooking equipment and on prep table. Discontinue the use of cloth towels and use an easily cleanable, non-absorbent material.

Inspection Highlights: Dishwasher quarantined because it did not properly dispense the wash, rinse and sanitize agents. Potentially hazardous food not cooled down properly within six hours. Employee found drinking from an open beverage container in a manner which contaminates employees hands, exposed food, and clean equipment/utensils

Inspection Highlights: Potentially hazardous food not stored at proper temperature, including creamer. Observed grease/oils, icing, and other food debris on food equipment used to make donuts. Operating a food service establishment without posting a valid Food Dealer's Permit.

Inspection Highlights: Fish and shrimp thawing under improper conditions. Employee observed not wearing proper hair restrained while handling food. Gnats observed near the back door and mop sink. Observed food establishment engaging in preparation without the person having in his possession a Food Service Manager's Certification.

Inspection Highlights: Dried rodent droppings found in stairs area; Effective measures intended to minimize the presence of rodents on the premises not utilized. 30 pounds of beans condemned after being stored at improper conditions. Potentially hazardous foods being improperly thawed in water. Food employee did not wash hands and exposed portion of his/her arms for 20 seconds during work to keep them clean. Operating a food preparation area without the food service manager having in his possession a Food Service Manager's Certification.

Inspection Highlights: Observed tools/equipment for repairs ( screwdrivers, lawn water faucet nozzle) and food (peanuts) uncovered on the same shelf. Raw food removed from original containers observed being stored in uncovered containers. Observed no sanitizing solution in sanitizing buckets. Dish-washing machine did not provide enough chlorine for final rinse sanitizing.

Inspection Highlights: Potentially hazardous, ready-to-eat kolaches were on display/cooked/served/held for service using time only, as a public health control not marked with the discard time of 4 hours past the point food is removed from temperature control. No temperature measuring device was provided or used with potentially hazardous food.

Inspection Highlights: Chicken not safe for human consumption. Chicken and beef not stored at proper temperature in cold storage. Shrimp observed being thawed under improper conditions. Observed various refrigerated facilities storing potentially hazardous food with: no numerically scaled thermometer / with no accurate indicating thermometer. Garbage dumpsters open while not in actual use. Operating a food preparation area without the food service manager having in her possession a Food Service Manager's Certification.

Inspection Highlights: Food employee contacted exposed, read-to-eat food with bare hands. Raw beef stored over read-to-eat foods in refrigerator. Potentially hazardous, ready-to-eat food prepared/packaged and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours not clearly marked to indicate time food is prepared and disposition date. Devices used to trap insects by adherence not properly installed to protect from exposure to food. Operating a food preparation area without the food service employee having in his possession a Food Service Manager's Certification

Inspection Highlights: Operating a food service/processing establishment not conforming to requirements of Article II. T.C. for sewage back into the kitchen. Potentially hazardous food stored at improper temperatures. Observed person-in-charge (owning / operating) a food establishment without having in his possession a Food Service Manager's Certification. Certified manager / owner arrived during the inspection.